Audi Extends the A1 Family - A1 Sportback Coming Early 2012
Nov 18, 2011
Sporty and efficient, youthful and communicative, emotional and individual. A new member of the successful A1 family is scheduled to launch in early 2012 - the five-door Audi A1 Sportback. The Audi A1 Sportback, which will be rolling into showrooms in early 2012, is the five-door compact Audi for a young, urban public. ... Continue reading
Service Starts Today for North America's First All-Electric Carsharing Network by car2go
Nov 18, 2011
car2go N.A., LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, and the City of San Diego today officially launched North America's first all-electric carsharing network, making emissions-free driving a widely available and affordable transportation option for all of San Diego. A New Way to Get Around ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2011
Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina announced today that they have obtained Certificates of Conformity (C.O.C.) from the Environmental Protection Agency for both their CNG BI-FUELED & DEDICATED conversion systems for the 2012 Ford 6.2L V8 F-250/350 pickups with Ford supplied CNG gaseous prepped engine. ... Continue reading
For AAA Members 'Tis the Season for Saving Using Club-arranged Discounts on Holiday Gifts
Nov 18, 2011
Members are eligible for savings on clothing, computers, toys, books, movies and more. For many Americans the start of the holiday shopping season brings anxiety instead of cheer due to tight household finances. Rather than adding intended gift recipients to the naughty list, AAA members can stretch their gift-giving b ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Slips in Q3, Comerica Bank Reports
Nov 18, 2011
The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 24.2 weeks of median family income in the third quarter of 2011, slightly more than the 24.0 weeks of median family income in the second quarter. Consumers on average spent $650 more (an increase of 2.6 percent) on new cars in the third quarter."Auto affo ... Continue reading
Cellcontrol Distracted Driving Solution Now Fully Compatible with Major Telematics Solutions
Nov 17, 2011
Cellcontrol, a leading provider of technology to stop distracted driving, announced today that its award-winning solution is now fully compatible with most major telematics devices that also utilize the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port. The OBD port is the standard vehicle interface for telematics solutions and using th ... Continue reading
Audi Wins Three 2012 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards
Nov 17, 2011
Audi today announced that it received three 2012 Best Resale Value Awards from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information. The annual Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards recognize vehicles expected to maintain the greatest proportion of their original list price after fiv ... Continue reading
Hybrid Cars May Save More Than Just Fuel
Nov 17, 2011
Passengers in hybrid-powered cars are about 25 percent less likely to be injured in a crash than those in their conventional-powered counterparts, according to research released today. "Choosing a car that saves gas doesn't necessarily mean compromising on safety." According to new research by the Highway Loss Data Ins ... Continue reading
The National Security Case For Higher Fuel Standards - It's About Time
Nov 17, 2011
Retired military generals and admirals make a compelling case for how to decrease America's dependence on oil. WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2011 -- Today, the American Security Project released an open letter to Congress and the American public highlighting the need for the U.S. to reduce its dependence on oil for transport ... Continue reading
Audi to Advertise During Super Bowl XLVI
Nov 17, 2011
Audi of America announced that it will advertise during Super Bowl XLVI, the brand's fifth consecutive time as an advertiser in the big game. San Francisco-based Venables Bell & Partners is creating the spot. "The Super Bowl continues to be a platform to showcase a brand's creativity and voice. ... Continue reading
Honda Civic Natural Gas Named 2012 Green Car of the Year at 2011 LA Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 17, 2011
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2011 -- The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas - the only factory-built, CNG-powered car produced in America - was named 2012 Green Car of the Year� at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. The award was presented to Honda by the editors of Green Car Journal representing a diverse panel of env ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Employees Drive to Fight Hunger at Thanksgiving
Nov 17, 2011
Food Drive to Benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan and Lighthouse of Oakland County 1 in 8 Americans, including 600,000 in Southeast Michigan, worry about where their next meal is coming from. Chrysler Group LLC's Thanksgiving Food Drive will provide an estimated 6,000 hungry people in Southeas ... Continue reading
Hertz and Navigation Solutions Introduce Real-Time Customizable Features to NeverLost
Nov 17, 2011
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, and Navigation Solutions, developer of Hertz NeverLost, announce two new innovations -- Explore and Special Events features that provide real-time content on places to go, things to do and where to eat -- to the award-winning NeverLost in-car GPS ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2011
Announced today, TicketHitMan.com was released as the most comprehensive on-line full-scale traffic ticket fighting service in California. The innovative website offers a 100% on-line document filing service to help California drivers get their traffic tickets dismissed. "Of course our seasoned, expert traffic ticket s ... Continue reading
FIAT Brand Debuts New Commercial for the 2012 Fiat 500 by Gucci Featuring Jennifer Lopez +VIDEO
Nov 17, 2011
New spot, 'Elegance,' begins to air Thursday, November 17 on national broadcast and cable networks Features all-new limited edition '2012 Fiat 500 by Gucci,' arriving to FIAT Studios in Q1 2012 The FIAT brand is debuting its first commercial for the all-new 2012 Fiat 500 by Gucci featuring actress, entertainer, philant ... Continue reading
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